Borchard, Pearl G. Burnett Erie, PA Formerly of Saginaw, MI Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Aunt, Pearl G. Burnett Borchard, age 88, of Erie, passed away April 10, 2009. She was born in Saginaw, on June 27, 1920 to the late Alfred and Gertrude Donnelly Burnett. Pearl graduated from Saginaw High School in 1939, where she was class Poet Laureate. She was a very giving and caring person who always loved sending cards to her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Roy Borchard whom she married on September 12, 1942, and several brothers and sisters. Survivors are her children: Sherrie Borchard and Gary Borchard both of Saginaw; six grandchildren: Harry, Matthew, Brandon, Roy, Rebecca, and Kyle; a brother, William Burnett of Niceville, FL; and a cousin, Florence Adams of Midland; several nieces and nephews, including: Terry and Marg Brennan and their family, and Roger and Nancy Borchard and their family with whom Pearl was very close. SERVICE: According to Pearl's wishes cremation has taken place. The family requests you join them to share memories of a truly wonderful woman at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 30, 2009 at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State). Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Private burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider donations to Pearl's favorite charities: the Special Olympics, Disabled American Veterans, or to the charity of the donor's choice. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home or through DeislerFuneralHome.com